How does poor sleep affect a woman’s health during pregnancy? Host Keith D. Terry speaks with Dr. Sanika Chirwa of Meharry Medical College about how poor sleep may affect the body’s ability to control blood sugar. Dr. Chirwa also explains why sleep quality matters during pregnancy and why his research focuses on Black mothers and their babies.
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